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2010 media coverage
Listed below is a cross-section of REINSW's most recent media coverage. To view our presence in the media during 2009, click here.


Media releases

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July 2010

NEWSPAPERS AND ONLINE
DateHeadline Source Subject Link
26/07/2010 Northcott's sensory 'dream' literally comes to life Daily Liberal (Dubbo) REINSW supports Northcott Disability Services in Dubbo PDF
24/07/2010 Tenants hard pressed to find rentals Advocate (Coffs Harbour) REINSW suggests the NSW Government make targeted actions to improve the rental crisis. PDF
21/07/2010 Don't fret about finding the best mortgage Wollongong Advertiser REINSWs' CEO gives advice on buying properties. PDF
21/07/2010 New laws aim to make 'wet behind the ears' Northern District Times (NSW) NSW Governments' report induces legal action for owners with swimming pools on their properties PDF
20/07/2010 Stamp duty move St George and Sutherland Shire Leader REINSW welcomes the NSW stamp duty budget PDF
15/07/2010 New laws aim to make 'wet behind the ears' swimming pool owners a thing of the past     Mosman Daily New law on properties with swimming pools will make owners responsible PDF
14/07/2010 Stamp duty budget cuts explained Wollongong Advertiser Stamp duty cut; with exceptions PDF
14/07/2010 Stock and station agents Yass Tribune Qualifications required for agents selling rural properties PDF
14/07/2010 State stamp duty changes encouraging Bankstown - Canterbury Torch REINSWs' efforts pay-off with stamp duty being removed. PDF
13/07/2010 Are we Franklins or are we Harrods? Daily Liberal (Dubbo) Councils' report on future direction for Dubbo.  PDF
13/07/2010 Drop in rate of vacancy St George and Sutherland Shire Leader Drop in Sydney rental vacancy rates, reported in May PDF
08/07/2010 Renters seeing double Newcastle Herald Low rental vacancy rates in Newcastle PDF
07/07/2010 Property still popular with investors Wollongong Advertiser Possible effects if the Reserve Bank raises interest rates in August. PDF
07/07/2010 Agents' tactics under fire Northern Territory News Proposed reforms to agents advertising reserves PDF
06/07/2010 Rental market gets very grim St Marys Star (NSW) Rental vacancy rates at a low PDF
06/07/2010 State axes some fees Blacktown Sun Government's budget removes stamp duty PDF
05/07/2010 Rent-a-slum/ Landlords cash in on accommodation shortfall Newcastle Herald Rental vacancy rates at a low PDF
01/07/2010 'Unpalatable' changes tweaked again Mosman Daily Introduction of the new Residential Tenancies Law PDF
01/07/2010 Market still shrinking Newcastle Herald Newcastles' rental property depression PDF
01/07/2010 "Unpalatable" changes tweaked again as Government overhauls tenancy laws Hornsby Advocate Introduction of the new Residential Tenancies Law PDF
01/07/2010 Warning on blinds, cords Penrith City Star Warning about loose blinds, curtins and chains PDF


MEDIA INTERVIEWS
DateNewspaper/TV/Radio REINSW representative Subject
23/07/2010 2DU REINSW REINSW supports Northcott Disability Services in Dubbo, with a donation towards a sensory garden.
20/07/2010 2UE (Sydney) Wayne Stewart - REINSW President Real estate market has been turbulent since the global financial crisis.
19/07/2010 2SM (Sydney) Wayne Stewart - REINSW President Increase of properties brought at auction due to Fed Election annoucement, end of financial year and warmer weather.
17/07/2010 2UE (Sydney) Wayne Stewart - REINSW President 3000 NSW residents found trying to cheat the first home buyer program last year.
13/07/2010 2SM (Sydney) Wayne Stewart - REINSW President Benefits of the new voluntary building guidelines
06/07/2010 Wollongong Station: ABC Illawarra Charles Hegyi Increase to deposits for first time home buyers


June 2010

Radio

Television

Print

Web

TOTAL

Hits

12

4

35

9

60

Audience

136,000

43,000

2,045,500

-

2,224,500



NEWSPAPERS AND ONLINE
DateHeadline Source Subject Link
30/06/2010 New tenancies bill requires proper consultation, says institute Cambelltown-Macarthur Advertiser New Residential Tenancies Act PDF
30/06/2010 'Unpalatable' changes tweaked again as Government overhauls tenancy laws Northern District Times (NSW) New Residential Tenancies Act PDF
30/06/2010 Prices level off but buyers still eager Newcastle Herald Newcastles' property market drops prices due to slow sales. PDF
28/06/2010     Empire of the emporiums Daily News Tweed Heads Walter Greenwood: past secretary of REINSW PDF
24/06/2010 Consumption drives pricing structure not costs: council Daily Liberal (Dubbo) Dubbos' water rates set to rise PDF
24/06/2010     Bruised and battered City Image defends its worth Daily Liberal (Dubbo) Dubbos' Chamber of Commerce budget is questioned  PDF
24/06/2010 Balance in law reform Lithgow Mercury Reforms to the Residential Tenancies Act PDF
23/06/2010     Consultation 'a must' Wollongong Advertiser New legislation governing residential properties PDF
23/06/2010 Tenants left out in the cold Wollongong Advertiser Demand for rental properties continues to outstrip supply PDF
22/06/2010     Cuts to stamp duties     St George & Sutherland Shire Leader NSW Budget initiative to remove stamp duty PDF
15/06/2010         New bill good for investors     St George & Sutherland Shire Leader Introduction of Residential Tenancies Act PDF
14/06/2010 Dedicated real estate agent commended Area News (Griffith) REINSWs' Waratah Network     PDF
12/06/2010 Law backdown eases concern Area News (Griffith) Government backdown on changes to Residential Tenancies Act PDF
11/06/2010 It's good news for landlords Illawarra Mercury Vacancy rates PDF
11/06/2010 Landlords big winners in government backdown Area News (Griffith) Government backdown on changes to Residential Tenancies Act PDF
10/06/2010 Fears stamp duty cuts may reduce sale price of housing Daily Liberal (Dubbo) Stamp duty cuts in NSW Budget PDF
10/06/2010 NSW Residential Tenancy Bill 2010 looks like being pushed through Parliament Business2.com.au Proposed changes to Residential Tenancies Act PDF
09/06/2010     Act now to dodge the 'Keneally tax Wollongong Advertiser Proposed new property tax     PDF
08/06/2010 Real Estate Institute wants government to delay tenancy bill Maitland Mercury Proposed changes to Residential Tenancies Act PDF
08/06/2010 Uncertainty over transfer fee Northern News New ad valorem property tax PDF
08/06/2010 Sneaky grab for money St George & Sutherland Shire Leader Proposed new ad valorem property tax PDF
07/06/2010 Rental law overhaul 'wrong' Area News (Griffith) Proposed changes to Residential Tenancies Act PDF
07/06/2010 Building reports are expensive for buyers but what's the alternative? Brisbane Times Building inspections PDF
03/06/2010 Landlords gain in rent overhaul Sydney Morning Herald Proposed changes to Residential Tenancies Act PDF
02/06/2010 A tax by any other name Wollongong Advertiser Proposed new ad valorem property tax PDF
01/06/2010 Grab, cash, stash St George & Sutherland Shire Leader Proposed new ad valorem property tax PDF
01/06/2010 Rate rise 'would hurt the market' Maitland Mercury Interest rates PDF


MEDIA INTERVIEWS
DateNewspaper/TV/Radio REINSW representative Subject
21/06/2010 2SM (Sydney) Wayne Stewart - REINSW President Auction clearance rates remain high in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide
17/06/2010 NBN Central Coast Brett Hunter - REINSW Board member Review of the Residential Tenancies Act
16/06/2010 2SM (Sydney) Wayne Stewart - REINSW President Statistics show investors are getting back into the property market
15/06/2010 NBN Central Coast Wayne Stewart - REINSW President Forecast of new Newcastle property prices
09/06/2010 ABC Newcastle Wayne Stewart - REINSW President Government backdown on changes to Residential Tenancies Act
09/06/2010 2SM (Sydney) Wayne Stewart - REINSW President NSW Budget initiatives regarding stamp duty
09/06/2010 NBN Central Coast Brett Hunter - REINSW Board member NSW Government's home builder bonus
07/06/2010 2SM (Sydney) Tim McKibbin - REINSW CEO Government backdown on changes to Residential Tenancies Act
07/06/2010 2SM (Sydney) Wayne Stewart - REINSW President Plan to upgrade Sydney's public housing estates


May 2010

Radio

Television

Print

Web

TOTAL

Hits

30

-

47

23

100

Audience

191,000

-

4.034m

-

4.034m



NEWSPAPERS AND ONLINE
DateHeadline Source Subject Link
29/05/2010 More control for tenants - landlords may lose out over new rules Daily Advertiser Proposed changes to Residential Tenancies Act PDF
27/05/2010 Warning on leases Newcastle Herald Property damage by tenants PDF
27/05/2010 Investors unsettled by bad house calls Newcastle Herald Proposed changes to Residential Tenancies Act PDF
26/05/2010 State rental situation remains in crisis Bankstown-Canterbury Torch Vacancy rates - focus on Sydney PDF
26/05/2010 Tax review presents mixed message Bankstown-Canterbury Torch Henry Review recommendation that stamp duty be abolished PDF
25/05/2010 Promise to repeal tax Maitland Mercury Proposed new ad valorem property tax PDF
25/05/2010 Low vacancy rate keeps rents high Auburn Review Pictorial Vacancy rate PDF
20/05/2010 Brief rise in vacancies has not eased the rental crisis Lakesmail Morisset Vacancy rates in Hunter region PDF
19/05/2010 Plea to reduce red tape Campbelltown/Macarthur Advertiser Vacancy rates PDF
19/05/2010 Sign of the times Yass Tribune Code of Practice for member agents PDF
19/05/2010 Grab for cash by NSW Government Wollongong Advertiser Proposed new ad valorem property tax PDF
18/05/2010 Premier must act on duty St George & Sutherland Shire Leader Henry Review recommendation that stamp duty be abolished PDF
13/05/2010 New property tax gets mixed reviews Illawarra Mercury Proposed new ad valorem property tax PDF
13/05/2010 Brief rise in vacancies has not eased rental crisis Newcastle Herald Vacancy rates in Hunter region PDF
13/05/2010 New tax on home buyers will 'hurt market' North Shore Times Proposed new ad valorem property tax PDF
13/05/2010 Minister defneds property transfer fee Yahoo News Proposed new ad valorem property tax PDF
12/05/2010 Much ado about Henry's Review, but Rudd disappoints Northern District Times Impact of Henry Review recommendations on property PDF
12/05/2010 Vendors to pay for building inspections Yass Tribune Responsibility for pre-purchase inspections PDF
12/05/2010 The call to scrap stamp duty Wollongong Advertiser Henry Review recommendation that stamp duty be abolished PDF
11/05/2010 Tax review's impact on property Hills Shire Times Impact of Henry Review recommendations on property PDF
06/05/2010 For sale via virtual hammer   St George & Sutherland Shire Leader Online auctions PDF
06/05/2010 Rudd response to Henry disappointing Mosman Daily Henry Review recommendation that stamp duty be abolished PDF
05/05/2010 Tenancy remains a real issue Wollongong Advertiser Proposed changes to Residential Tenancies Act PDF
05/05/2010 No little concern for small business Newcastle Herald Interest rates PDF
05/05/2010 Making the lot of tenants a happy one Brisbane Times Proposed changes to Residential Tenancies Act PDF
04/05/2010 'Reforms won't be a problem' Northern Star (Lismore) Henry Review recommendation that stamp duty be abolished PDF
04/05/2010 Stamp duty should go Western Advocate (Bathurst) Henry Review recommendation that stamp duty be abolished PDF
04/05/2010 Stamp duty should be abolished Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga) Henry Review recommendation that stamp duty be abolished PDF
01/05/2010 Rental as anything Sydney Morning Herald How tenants can stand out from the crowd when applying for a property PDF


MEDIA INTERVIEWS
DateNewspaper/TV/Radio REINSW representative Subject
25/05/2010 2SM (Sydney) Wayne Stewart - REINSW President Waratah Community Land Trust Association
25/05/2010 ABC Central West Wayne Stewart - REINSW President Vacancy rates - focus on Orange
24/05/2010 ABC Newcastle Wayne Stewart - REINSW President Advice to tenants applying for rental properties
19/05/2010 2SM (Sydney) Wayne Stewart - REINSW President Rental crisis in NSW
13/05/2010 2DU (Dubbo) Rod Crowfoot - REINSW member New ad valorem property tax
13/05/2010 ABC Newcastle Wayne Stewart - REINSW President New ad valorem property tax
13/05/2010 2HD (Newcastle) Wayne Stewart - REINSW President Vacancy rates - focus on Hunter region
13/05/2010 2SM (Sydney) Wayne Stewart - REINSW President New ad valorem property tax
13/05/2010 ABC Riverina Chris Fitzpatrick - REINSW member New ad valorem property tax
13/05/2010 ABC Illawarra Wayne Stewart - REINSW President New ad valorem property tax
13/05/2010 2DU (Dubbo) Wayne Stewart - REINSW President Vacancy rates - focus on Dubbo
13/05/2010 2GO FM (Gosford) Wayne Stewart - REINSW President Vacancy rates - focus on Gosford region
13/05/2010 KO FM (Newcastle) Wayne Stewart - REINSW President Vacancy rates - focus on Newcastle
05/05/2010 ABC (Illawarra) Wayne Stewart - REINSW President Median housing prices
05/05/2010 ABC Illawarra Wayne Stewart - REINSW President Interest rates and "mortgage stress"
04/05/2010 2SM (Sydney) Wayne Stewart - REINSW President Increasing property prices in Sydney


April 2010

Radio

Television

Print

Web

TOTAL

Hits

14

8

21

4

52

Audience

250,000

610,000

2.062m

-

2.373m



NEWSPAPERS AND ONLINE
DateHeadline Source Subject Link
28/04/2010 Housing crisis for workers Wollongong Advertiser Vacancy rates and impact of rental crisis on frontline workers PDF
23/04/2010 Sydney agents comply with auction laws North Shore Times Auction compliance blitz by Office of Fair Trading PDF
22/04/2010 Goodbye to dream homes MX Sydney Housing shortage PDF
22/04/2010 High levels of compliance with auction laws Mosman Daily Auction compliance blitz by Office of Fair Trading PDF
21/04/2010 Leasehold terraces sell Wentworth Courier Auction compliance blitz by Office of Fair Trading PDF
21/04/2010 Housing in crisis in NSW Wollongong Advertiser Housing shortage and impact of proposed changes to the Residential Tenancies Act PDF
21/04/2010 Residential bill shortsighted Bankstown/Canterbury Torch Proposed changes to Residential Tenancies Act PDF
20/04/2010 Sydney's auction law success   North Side Courier Auction compliance blitz by Office of Fair Trading PDF
20/04/2010 Sydney agents comply with auction laws Inner West Courier Auction compliance blitz by Office of Fair Trading PDF
20/04/2010 Shire unit costs soar Namoi Valley Independent (Gunnedah) Increasing rental prices in Gunnedah PDF
17/04/2010 A top agent will help you sale through Sydney Morning Herald How to find the right agent to sell your property PDF
15/04/2010 Decent rental housing now a rare commodity Coffs Harbour Advocate Rental prices in Coffs Harbour PDF
14/04/2010 Rents climb higher Newcastle Herald Vacancy rates in Newcastle area PDF
14/04/2010 Agent, are you a REINSW member? Wollongong Advertiser The benefits of joining REINSW PDF
08/04/2010 Go to the top of the class Daily Telegraph Impact of My Schools website on property prices in areas with high ranking schools PDF
08/04/2010 Rentals at a premium Newcastle Herald Vacancy rates in the Hunter region PDF


MEDIA INTERVIEWS
DateNewspaper/TV/Radio REINSW representative Subject
27/04/2010 i98 FM (Wollongong) Wayne Stewart - REINSW President Population growth and housing shortages
24/04/2010 NBN News (Gosford) Wayne Stewart - REINSW President Housing shortage
16/04/2010 ABC (Sydney) Wayne Stewart - REINSW President Vacancy rates - focus on Sydney
16/04/2010 2HD (Sydney) Wayne Stewart - REINSW President Impact of vacancy rates on frontline workers
16/04/2010 2GB (Sydney) Wayne Stewart - REINSW President Impact of vacancy rates on frontline workers
16/04/2010 2RE (Taree) Wayne Stewart - REINSW President Impact of vacancy rates on frontline workers
16/04/2010 2SM (Sydney) Tim McKibbin - REINSW CEO Impact of vacancy rates on frontline workers
16/04/2010 2SM (Sydney) Wayne Stewart - REINSW President Vacancy rates
10/04/2010 ABC News Tim McKibbin - REINSW CEO Auction compliance blitz by Office of Fair Trading
07/04/2010 Triple M (Sydney) Wayne Stewart - REINSW President Removing red tape to ease housing shortage
07/04/2010 2HD (Newcastle) Wayne Stewart - REINSW President Interest rates
03/04/2010 NBN News (Gosford) Brett Hunter - REINSW Board member Finding accommodation on Central Coast


March 2010

Radio

Television

Print

Web

TOTAL

Hits

29

6

24

10

69

Audience

349,600

263,000

3.446m

-

4.058m



NEWSPAPERS AND ONLINE
DateHeadline Source Subject Link
31/03/2010 Rental vacancies fall in Sydney Wollondilly Advertiser Vacancies rates PDF
28/03/2010 Developers are returning as market confidence grows   Sunday Telegraph Sydney apartment property market on the boil PDF
26/03/2010 Sydney in the grip of auction fever Daily Telegraph Sydney property market preparing for record sales PDF
23/03/2010 Speak out on NSW rental crisis St George & Sutherland Shire Leader Proposed changes to Residential Tenancies Act PDF
21/03/2010 Prices to go through roof Albury Border Mail Albury property prices PDF
20/03/2010 Top Sydney properties snapped up Daily Telegraph High end property sales in Sydney PDF
18/03/2010 Rental vacancies fall in major NSW metro areas Trading Room Vacancy rates in Sydney PDF
15/03/2010 Coffs real estate prices too high The Coffs Coast Advocate Coffs Coast house prices expected to jump 10% in 2010 PDF
03/03/2010 Rent's up but Dubbo still 'affordable' Daily Liberal Dobbo's increasing rental prices PDF


MEDIA INTERVIEWS
DateNewspaper/TV/Radio REINSW representative Subject
31/03/2010 2UE (Sydney) Tim McKibbin - REINSW CEO Proposed changes to the Residential Tenancies Act
28/03/2010 Seven News (Sydney) Wayne Stewart - REINSW President Sydney house prices and auction clearance rates
23/03/2010 2EC (Bega) Wayne Stewart - REINSW President Vacancy rates
19/03/2010 NBN News (Newcastle) Wayne Stewart - REINSW President Vacancy rates - focus on the Hunter region
19/03/2010 WAVE FM (Wollongong) Wayne Stewart - REINSW President Vacancy rates - focus on Wollongong
19/03/2010 2SM (Sydney) Wayne Stewart - REINSW President Vacancy rates
19/03/2010 Power FM (Wollongong) Wayne Stewart - REINSW President Vacancy rates - focus on Wollongong
19/03/2010 KO FM (Newcastle) Wayne Stewart - REINSW President Vacancy rates - focus on Newcastle
19/03/2010 ABC Illawarra Wayne Stewart - REINSW President Vacancy rates - focus on the Illawarra region
19/03/2010 2GB (Sydney) Wayne Stewart - REINSW President Vacancy rates - focus on Sydney
18/03/2010 2GB (Sydney) Wayne Stewart - REINSW President Vacancy rates - focus on Sydney
18/03/2010 2HD (Newcastle) Wayne Stewart - REINSW President Vacancy rates - focus on Newcastle
10/03/2010 Prime Local News (Tamworth) Rod Crowfoot - REINSW member Proposed changes to the Residential Tenancies Act
10/03/2010 Prime Local News (Lismore) Wayne Stewart - REINSW President Vacancy rates
09/03/2010 NBN News (Newcastle) Wayne Stewart - REINSW President Property market in Newcastle
08/03/2010 2DU (Dubbo) Wayne Stewart - REINSW President Proposed changes to the Residential Tenancies Act
08/03/2010 2HD (Newcastle) Wayne Stewart - REINSW President Property market in Newcastle
08/03/2010 2HD (Newcastle) Wayne Stewart - REINSW President Property market in Newcastle
05/03/2010 Prime Local News (Wagga Wagga) Rod Crowfoot - REINSW member Proposed changes to the Residential Tenancies Act
04/03/2010 Prime Local News (Orange) Rod Crowfoot - REINSW member Proposed changes to the Residential Tenancies Act
04/03/2010 2UE (Sydney) Wayne Stewart - REINSW President Median house prices in Sydney


February 2010

Radio

Television

Print

Web

TOTAL

Hits

7

2

21

4

34

Audience

104,000

48,000

2.634m

-

2.786m



NEWSPAPERS AND ONLINE
DateHeadline Source Subject Link
21/02/2010 Go to the top of the class   Daily Telegraph Effect of My School website on property enquiries Link
13/02/2010 Sydney's western suburbs beat out easter counterparts in best place to live Daily Telegraph Best place to live Link
13/02/2010 Concern over plan to make vendors pay for building inspections Brisbane Times Pre-purchase inspections Link
04/02/2010 Housing shortage builds in Lismore Northern Rivers Echo Lismore property market Link
01/02/2010 Newcastle property market strong despite likely rate rise Newcastle Herald Newcastle property prices Link


MEDIA INTERVIEWS
DateNewspaper/TV/Radio REINSW representative Subject
19/02/2010 2GB (Sydney) Wayne Stewart - REINSW President Vacancy rates - focus on Sydney
19/02/2010 2HD (Newcastle) Wayne Stewart - REINSW President Vacancy rates - focus on Newcastle


January 2010

NEWSPAPERS AND ONLINE
DateHeadline Source Subject Link
10/01/2010 Rents set to rise as land value soar Brisbane Times Land values push up land tax Link


MEDIA INTERVIEWS
DateNewspaper/TV/Radio REINSW representative Subject
13/01/2010 ABC Newcastle Wayne Stewart - REINSW President Latest property data
11/01/2010 2SM (Sydney) Wayne Stewart - REINSW President Land values increasing

To view REINSW's media coverage for 2009, click here.

To view REINSW's media coverage for 2008, click here.